Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Ford Focus Diesel 1560cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 89,489 miles on the clock, averaging 5,583 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.
MOT & Mileage History for OY56 VLZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,134 |
| Average per year | 5,583 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure
EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OY56 VLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1560cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OY56 VLZ
What car is OY56 VLZ?
OY56 VLZ is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OY56 VLZ?
The last recorded mileage for OY56 VLZ was 89,489 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY56 VLZ passed its MOT?
OY56 VLZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2019.
Is OY56 VLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 VLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OY56 VLZ?
OY56 VLZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.